"My education at Washington State gave me the necessary foundation I needed to pursue my career as a medical transcriptionist."-Stacy Arnold,'95
Medical Transcription
Interested in a medical career? Not only doctors and nurses are needed in the medical profession. In medical
transcription, you will gain knowledge in understanding physician's reports and a wide variety of hospital reports.
You also will gain various skills needed for the fast-paced office environment.
Program Goals:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of current software packages available in today's office environment.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment in a high-paced office environment.
- Develop good interpersonal skills that will reflect human relations and development of a positive attitude for the office environment.
- Demonstrate professional work habits such as: punctuality, productivity, verbal and written communication skills, cooperation with fellow workers, and working within the structure of a modern office environment.
- Explain professional awareness and the importance of confidentiality.
- Explain the value of lifelong learning through formal and informal experiences in an effort to stay current with employment skills.
Students in the medical administrative assistant program will study the following:
- Medical Billing
- Introduction to ICD-9/CPT coding
- Medical Transcription I, II
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Terminology I, II
- Pharmacological Terminology
Students holding the MOS certification may be eligible for advanced placement.
For more information contact the admissions office at admissions@wscc.edu or 740.568.1900.
Courses
Course listings with descriptions of each class may be found in the Washington State Community College Catalog. www.wscc.edu (.pdf)
Medical transcriptionists find careers in doctor's offices, hospitals, clinics, emergency care centers, and rest homes.
Advantages for graduates:
- Possibility to work from home
- Ability to continue your education and earn a bachelor's degree in Health Information Services
- With experience, "sit" for certification exam
Contact to LEARN MORE:
Natalie Lowe
mailto:nlowe@wscc.edu
740.374.8716, Ext. 1716
